Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
megera
noun
/mɪˈdʒɛərə/
Definition
A scolding wife or a nagging woman.
Examples
- She always acted like a megera, constantly criticizing his every move.
- The stories often portray the megera as a figure of disdain, representing the stereotypical nagging spouse.
Meaning
In mythology and literature, ‘megera’ often refers to a vengeful woman or a scolding wife, sometimes depicted as a fury in classical texts.
Synonyms
- shrew
- harpy
- termagant